Morgan Co., IL. (ECWd) – After we posted an article on APEX – Lincoln Land Wind’s payment of $100,000.00 for one setback waiver (read article here), Morgan County censored the “Morgan County […]
Algonquin Township – (ECWd) – In this morning’s Hearing for the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by Kirk Allen and John Kraft against Algonquin Township (18CH238), the Township’s attorney showed up […]
MORGAN CO., IL. (ECWd) – According to the Siting Application posted to Morgan County’s website, APEX-Lincoln Land Wind has a signed contract with a landowner for a Set-back waiver and easement for […]
Alorton, IL. (ECWd) – Alorton Mayor Jo Ann Reed was arrested on suspicion of DUI and illegal stopping early last Sunday morning in O’Fallon, IL. Reed was arrested on Sunday, March 1, […]
Piatt Co. (ECWd) – While the Piatt County Board Chairman, Ray Spencer, is facing multiple criminal indictments for alleged Official Misconduct and Forgery, his problems may grow and actually implicate the rest […]
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – When Benjamin Franklin said we have “A Republic, if you can keep it“, he knew keeping it would take work. “We The People” are the ones responsible for […]
Kankakee, IL. (ECWd) – The Illinois Attorney General’s Opinions Bureau issued a letter concerning municipal alderman appointments to the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency’s (“KRMA”) Board of Directors. We were hoping any opinion […]
Belleville, IL. (ECWd) – In a February 28, 2020 determination letter, the Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor determined that the City of Belleville did not sustain its burden of demonstrating that certain […]
Kankakee Co. (ECWd) – In its second Binding Opinion in 2020, the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor has issued a Binding Opinion stating that the County of Kankakee had violated the […]
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – Dale Colter had a court appearance today in Edgar County. According to the court docket, Edgar County State’s Attorney Mark Isaf and Defense Attorney Bruce Baber were present. […]
Wesley Township, Will Co. (ECWd) – Electors of Wesley Township have submitted a petition for an Ordinance to be included on the Annual Township Meeting of the Electors agenda, sign by around […]
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – There comes a point when enough is enough and terminations or resignations are in order. While Shelby County board and legal counsel have taken the position that attorney […]
Decatur, IL. (ECWd) – Public comment during Decatur Public School’s February 25, 2020, board meeting saw the school district’s attorney lay his hands on a speaker, shake his finger at him, and […]
Madison Co., IL. (ECWd) – Bi State Metrolink President Taulby Roach said a security study recommended that in order to address rampant violence on the Metrolink, they plan on making sure their […]
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – We outlined in this article how the Shelby County Board continued with its improper practice of using a private attorney rather than using the one the taxpayers are […]
Springfield (ECWd) – In our first article regarding the Right To Garden – HB 4704, there was key language that failed to get included that caused many red flags to be raised […]
Lake County, IL. (ECWd) – On January 13, 2020, Avon Township Electors held a special meeting of the electors for the purpose of passing a Resolution to assert their control over certain […]
MARSHALL, IL. (ECWd) – An early morning accident on I-70, one mile east of Marshall, Illinois today sent two to the hospital, and tickets issued to driver from Guatemala. According to the […]
Jasper Co., IL. (ECWd) – Nearly two years after denying public records, the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor has determined that the Jasper County Sheriff violated the Freedom of Information Act […]
COLES CO. (ECWd) – According to Court records, on February 3, 2020, Mattoon Police Officer and School Resource Officer Michael “Shane” West entered a voluntary guilty plea to Class A Misdemeanor driving […]
Springfield (ECWd) – I came across proposed legislation regarding lemonade stands and initially said to myself, it’s about time a bill was introduced that makes sense. I jumped the gun! I fell […]
Illinois (ECWd) – Good Government in action was what we were able to be a part of last night during a meeting of approximately 40 Mayors and numerous Clerks in Oregon, Illinois […]
Springfield (ECWd) – Representative Sonya M. Harper (Chicago), has introduced legislation that would allow State and local governments to regulate your garden. Yes, that sentence is correct! An Illinois lawmaker wants the […]
Sangamon Co., IL. (ECWd) – According to a press release issued by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney, *** Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright announced today the indictment of Grant D. Peterson […]
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) – In a Bill that would instantly be struck down by the Supreme Court if enacted, Illinois State Representative Anne Stava-Murray apparently wishes to charge people with a Class […]
Springfield, IL. (ECWd) – A few weeks ago, thru reporting on a search warrant into past actions of Jack Franks, it was revealed that Speaker Madigan “requested” Franks be prohibited from the […]
Shelby Co. (ECWd) – Shelby County State’s Attorney Gina Vonderheide turned in her withdrawal of candidacy from the fall General Election for Shelby County State’s Attorney. According to the date stamp, she […]
Pecatonica, IL. (ECWd) – Prior to the Feb 18, 2020, Pecatonica Township meeting, Rogene Hamilton’s attorney, Denise Ambroziak, sent the Pecatonica Police Chief, and the township’s attorney a letter stating that Rogene […]
Springfield (ECWd) – If people ever wonder why Illinois is in the mess that it’s in, look no further than the list of proposed legislation from 11/30/2018 to February 18, 2020. While […]
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